CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy & Safety of 980nm Diode Laser vs. Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts

Italy, Spain44 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare and test the efficacy of two treatments for plantar warts. The main questions it aims to answer are: Which treatment has a higher cure rate for eliminating plantar warts? Which treatment causes less pain during the procedure? Participants with plantar warts will: Be randomly assigned to receive either cryotherapy or laser therapy Undergo 4 treatment sessions at weekly intervals Have their warts assessed for complete clearance after treatment Rate their pain levels during each session Researchers will compare the cryotherapy and laser therapy groups to see if there are differences in: Rates of complete wart clearance Pain levels reported during treatment Adverse effects

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with recalcitrant, mosaic and simple HPV Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetic, ischaemic and immunosuppressed patients * Patients with cold intolerance * Patients with any of the following conditions (blood dyscrasias of unknown origin, cryoglobulinaemia, cryofibrinogenemia, collagen or autoimmune disease) * Patients who do not sign the informed consent form.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Skin pattern

Timeframe: 7 days from first application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06228521

SponsorFundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-31

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